Jerry Boyes, an ex-stuntman for the actor Stuart Tyson--who married Jerry's girlfriend--finds himself at the center of a complex plot in which he may be the next victim
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When film star Stuart Tyson asks ex-stunt man Jerry Boyes to help in a risky enterprise involving ransom money, Boyes reluctantly agrees. But when it goes wrong, Boyes wonders why he, of all people, was chosen for the job.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 188 pages. Octavo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2") bound in original publisher's quarter black cloth with gilt lettering to spine over red blind-stamped boards in original pictorial wrappers. First American edition. Ex-stuntman Jerry Boyes, forced to leave the film business when he was severely injured stunting for movie star Stuart Tyson, has had to settle for a routine life as a security guard. Years later, Tyson reappears and asks him to help hand over ransom money to the kidnappers of business tycoon Howard Maxwell. The venture goes awry, Tyson is murdered and Sandra HeathBoyes's ex-girlfriend and Tyson's ex-wifeturns out to have some mysterious role in the affair, which revolves around the conflicting family business interests of Maxwell, his wife, and a partner, Ian McBride. Ormerod (Seeing Red, Face Value is in full diverting form in his 20th thriller, blending flavorful family melodrama in the Dynasty mode with his bracing wit, taut dialogue and a suspenseful plot that features several betrayals and some essential mayhem. Condition: Fine in like jacket. Seller Inventory # BOOKS005494
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Printed Wrapper. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 1st ed. Uncorreceted proof, very light wear else fine, wraps. England. "Ex-stuntman Jerry Boyes, forced to leave the film business when he was severely injured stunting for movie star Stuart Tyson, has had to settle for a routine life as a security guard. Years later, Tyson reappears and asks him to help hand over ransom money to the kidnappers of business tycoon Howard Maxwell. The venture goes awry, Tyson is murdered and Sandra Heath -- Boyes's ex-girlfriend and Tyson's ex-wife -- turns out to have some mysterious role in the affair, which revolves around the conflicting family business interests of Maxwell, his wife, and a partner, Ian McBride. Ormerod (Seeing Red, Face Value is in full diverting form in his 20th thriller, blending flavorful family melodrama in the Dynasty mode with his bracing wit, taut dialogue and a suspenseful plot that features several betrayals and some essential mayhem. -- Publishers Weekly. Uncorrected Proof. Seller Inventory # 005525
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Slight spine slant. 188 pages. Jerry Boyes, an ex-stuntman for the actor Stuart Tyson -- who married Jerry's girlfriend -- finds himself at the center of a complex plot in which he may be the next victim. Seller Inventory # 603938
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Hardcover. First Edition. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket; Jerry Boyes, an ex-stuntman for the actor Stuart Tyson--who married Jerry's girlfriend--finds himself at the center of a complex plot in which he may be the next victim. ; 188 pages. Seller Inventory # 47120
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Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 1st US edition, so stated, with complete number line beginning with 1. Fine in dust jacket with protective mylar cover. "Ex-stuntman Jerry Boyes, forced to leave the film business when he was severely injured stunting for movie star Stuart Tyson, has had to settle for a routine life as a security guard. Years later, Tyson reappears and asks him to help hand over ransom money to the kidnappers of business tycoon Howard Maxwell. The venture goes awry, Tyson is murdered and Sandra Heath -- Boyes's ex-girlfriend and Tyson's ex-wife -- turns out to have some mysterious role in the affair, which revolves around the conflicting family business interests of Maxwell, his wife, and a partner, Ian McBride. Ormerod (Seeing Red, Face Value is in full diverting form in his 20th thriller, blending flavorful family melodrama in the Dynasty mode with his bracing wit, taut dialogue and a suspenseful plot that features several betrayals and some essential mayhem. -- Publishers Weekly. Book. Seller Inventory # 000281
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Condition: FINE. First US printing. A thriller with "bracing wit, taut dialogue and a suspenseful plot that features several betrayals and some essential mayhem. Ex-stuntman Jerry Boyes, forced to leave the film business when he was severely injured stunting for movie star Stuart Tyson, has had to settle for a routine life as a security guard. Years later, Tyson reappears and asks him to help hand over ransom money to the kidnappers of business tycoon Howard Maxwell. The venture goes awry, Tyson is murdered . . " (PW) 188 pp. Very near fine in a like dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 91721